SKY PENCIL HOLLY Manufacturer: N/A SKU: SKYPILE3 MPN: Plant Size: #3G (11.36L) Price: $40.00 Quantity:

Enjoy SKY PENCIL HOLLY shrubs for their ...

. pencil-thin, narrow form >>> 4-6 feet tall and only 10-12 inches wide!
. dark, lustrous, evergreen foliage >>> brightens up a winter garden
. tiny, green-white flowers in early summer >>> if pollinated, bears dark-purple berries
. ‘Sky Pencil’ is an all-female cultivar and needs a male pollinator to produce fruit
. eco-friendly, low-maintenance shrub >>> exceptional heat tolerance for the south
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> can grow in zone 5 with winter protection
. garden versatility >>> vertical accent + specimen planting + container planting

USDA plant hardiness zones: 6, 7, 8, 9 (-10° F, -20° C)
Our customers in zone 5 (-20° F, -28° C) can grow Sky Pencil holly in winter-protected containers.
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 3-9, 14-24, 31-35, 37

LIGHT: full sun or part shade [prefers full sun for best performance]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought-tolerant once established]
SOIL: humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acid [forgiving of many soil types]

Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ (NA 57190)
Plant Family: Aquifoliaceae – Holly Family
Plant Origin: Discovered on Mt. Daisen, Honshu, Japan, by Norihiro Shibamichi, this holly ended up in the collection of Dr. Masato Yokoi, who donated some material for propagation to Longwood Gardens. From there it was propagated and distributed by the U.S. National Arboretum as ‘Sky Pencil’ in 1992. ‘Sky Pencil’ Holly is a U.S. National Arboretum Elite Plant.
a.k.a: a.k.a. Japanese Holly, Sky Pencil Holly Tree. Sold as ‘Sky Sentry’ Holly in Canada.

How to grow Sky Pencil Holly plants:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water Sky Pencil Holly regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Sky Pencil Hollies in early spring
. Trim back to desired height and prune in spring (optional)
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around Sky Pencil Holly once it's established
. Grow Sky Pencil Holly in winter-protected containers in colder climates

We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil.
Sky Pencil Holly is guaranteed to delight your family and friends.
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